About the Panel Discussion

As AI becomes embedded in workflows, the relationship between the CHRO and the CIO/CTO is becoming one of the most important executive partnerships in the business. The challenge is no longer just choosing technology, but aligning workforce redesign, digital architecture, capability building, governance, and change leadership around one shared transformation agenda.

This session will explore what great CHRO-CIO partnerships look like, where responsibilities should sit, and how the relationship can accelerate value instead of creating confusion.

Discussion points

How to Clarify Ownership: Define what HR should lead, what technology should lead, and where the two functions need shared accountability.
How to Align Transformation Agendas: Connect AI deployment, workforce readiness, operating model redesign, and change management into one joined-up plan.
How to Build a Stronger Executive Partnership: Create the rhythms, decisions, and trust needed for CHROs and CIOs to co-lead enterprise change.

Speakers

Sandrine Girszyn, Chief People Officer - AXA Group Operations at AXA
Giovanni D'Aniello, Group Chief Information Officer at AXA
Liz Benison, Group People and Technology Officer at ISS
Jeni Fitzpatrick, Chief People & Technology Officer at North Highland
Paul Rubenstein, Chief Evangelist at Visier
[Moderator]: Muriel Schulz, HR Foresight and Innovation Executive at Adeo
[Event Chair] Chris Rainey, CEO & Co-Founder at HR Leaders

This panel is part of the 2026 Global Workforce Transformation Summit built to help HR Leaders lead with clarity, confidence, and control so you can turn AI opportunity and complexity into a competitive advantage.

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Panel #2 Watch Here: Before AI Can Scale: Fixing the Workforce Data Model Everyone Depends On
Panel #3 Watch Here: The CHRO-CIO Alliance: What the New Partnership Looks Like
Panel #4 Watch Here: From Platform Owner to Transformation Architect: The New Mandate for HR Tech Lead
Panel #5 Watch Here: Redesigning Work for the Human-AI Era: Who Does What, and How Do You Manage Both
Panel #6 Watch Here: Responsible AI in HR: Trust, Governance, and Context
Panel #7 Watch Here: Strategic Workforce Planning in the Age of AI: From Headcount to Capability